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ORA BANDA MINING LTD — Capital/Financing Update 2018
May 9, 2018
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Capital/Financing Update
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ASX ANNOUNCEMENT 10 May 2018
EASTERN GOLDFIELDS’ RECORD GOLD POUR
HIGHLIGHTS
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Record weekly gold pour realises $1.48 million
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Mining and processing rates stabilising
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Increased throughput rates at processing plant
Eastern Goldfields Limited (ASX: EGS) ( Eastern Goldfields or the Company ) is pleased to provide an update on progress at the Davyhurst Gold Project, located 120 km northwest of Kalgoorlie, Western Australia.
Gold production continues to ramp up at the Davyhurst Gold Project, resulting in a record weekly gold pour last week of 850 fine ounces.
The gold was sold at an average price of AU$1,744.26 per ounce, realising AU$1.48 million in weekly revenue.
The operation continues its positive run, remaining on schedule and increasing daily gold production. This trend is expected to continue with the Company looking to steadily increase ore throughput rates and capitalise on the improving availability of the processing plant.
In the first 9 days this month, the mill has crushed 23,000 tonnes and milled 19,780 tonnes at a calculated grade of 1.89 g/t gold. Gold is currently sitting at around AU$1,760 per ounce.
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
Mr Victor Rajasooriar
ISSUED CAPITAL
Shares: 758.6 m Options: 223.6 m Current Share Price: $0.15 Market Capitalisation: $113.8 m Cash as at 31/03/2018: $3.8m*
*Excluding total debt facilities of $35.0m, see ASX announcement 31 Jan 2017. Drawn to date $18.6m.
Executive Chairman Michael Fotios commented “These results demonstrate continued progress, reliability and stability for the operation. 2018 is continuing to be a transformational year for Eastern Goldfields as we focus on generating significant cash flow and value for our shareholders.
We appreciate the ongoing support of our stakeholders - employees, contractors, communities and shareholders - as we continue to realise our vision to become the next mid-tier gold producer in the eastern goldfields.”
Investor Enquiries
Michael Fotios
Executive Chairman T: +61 8 6241 1888 E : [email protected]
About Eastern Goldfields
Eastern Goldfields Limited (ASX: EGS) is a uniquely positioned gold production and exploration company and 100% owner of the Davyhurst Gold Project in the highly prospective eastern goldfields region of Western Australia.